IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN III (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group•North Charleston, SC

22d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Summary: Independently performs routine labor associated with irrigation management, including digging, pipe repair, head/valve replacement and small equipment operation. Utilizes math and estimation skills to calculate proper irrigation regimes through audit and calibration. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Implements and adjusts irrigation schedules as directed by Irrigation Supervisor. Replaces malfunctioning valves and pressure control devices; and adjusts water flow and repair. Replaces PVC lateral lines and PVC and iron constant pressure water supply lines. Inspects irrigated areas and routinely exercises irrigation systems to test for malfunctions, breaks, and wetting coverage of lawns, trees, shrubs, and ground covers. Installs new systems and modifies old systems according to plans or blueprints. Prepares site with trenching equipment or hand digging. Lays, cuts, prepares and glues PVC pipe and fittings; inserts valves and connects to controller; inserts and sets sprinkler heads. Backfills trenches and levels soil surface. Operates various types of equipment including trenchers or small tractors, hand-held power equipment and hand tools. Maintains records for all work or services performed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Three years of experience in irrigation repairs or demonstration of consistently superior performance.
Valid Irrigation Technician License or Irrigator License.
Valid Backflow Tester License.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to repeatedly lift 25 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

Implements and adjusts irrigation schedules as directed by Irrigation Supervisor.
Replaces malfunctioning valves and pressure control devices; and adjusts water flow and repair.
Replaces PVC lateral lines and PVC and iron constant pressure water supply lines.
Inspects irrigated areas and routinely exercises irrigation systems to test for malfunctions, breaks, and wetting coverage of lawns, trees, shrubs, and ground covers.
Installs new systems and modifies old systems according to plans or blueprints.
Prepares site with trenching equipment or hand digging.
Lays, cuts, prepares and glues PVC pipe and fittings; inserts valves and connects to controller; inserts and sets sprinkler heads.
Backfills trenches and levels soil surface.
Operates various types of equipment including trenchers or small tractors, hand-held power equipment and hand tools.
Maintains records for all work or services performed.
Performs other duties as assigned.